XConnect
Tim Ward has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over several decades. Tim has held various leadership roles in companies such as Mobile Ecosystem Forum, XConnect, Neustar, Sonus Networks, Sylantro Systems, LongBoard, Network Equipment Technologies, Timeplex Ltd, and Racal Milgo. Some of their notable positions include Global Board Director at Mobile Ecosystem Forum, VP Number Information Services at XConnect, and Snr. Director Sales and Business Development at Neustar. Tim also served as VP EMEA at Sylantro Systems and VP Marketing at LongBoard. Additionally, they have experience in systems, marketing, sales, and consulting roles at Timeplex Ltd, as well as product engineering responsibilities at Racal Milgo.
Tim Ward attended Reigate Grammar School from 1968 to 1975, but did not earn a degree or have a specific field of study. From 1975 to 1978, Tim Ward attended the University of Kent where they earned a BSc (Hons) degree in Physical Electronics.
XConnect
XConnect is a trusted provider of global network and subscriber information, based on privacy compliant phone number data that includes number portability and risk properties, to optimise global communication services. It delivers carrier-grade services to the world’s largest Tier 1 operators, including MNOs, business messaging (A2P) hubs, aggregators, carriers and identity/validation providers, processing billions of queries a year, and is ISO 27001:2013 certified. XConnect is an active member of the Mobile Ecosystem Forum, i3Forum and GSMA, and holds a number of patents related to ultra-low latency number information technology, fraud detection and attributes in call signalling. These services are used for voice and messaging routing, fraud protection and to provide identity, validation and risk insights. They also support the deployment and evolution of next-generation communications, such as VoLTE and RCS. XConnect’s Number Information Services are accessed through its global distributed hybrid cloud platform using simple, secure, scalable real-time protocols and APIs.